1. I have decided to retire. Got a meeting with The Chief next week to work out the details.
2. It is time to "get down to the nut-cuttin'" on Granddaughter #3's quilt.
All of the 20 pre-stamped blocks are embroidered and ready to be made into a quilt. I have chosen the quilt-as-you-go method of quilting because I didn't want to fool with frames.) I chose to do it by hand because I like the feel of a hand-quilted quilt, plus I wanted to do it in my recliner.
Ten of the 20 blocks have been made into quilt sandwiches - block, batting, and backing, machine-basted together. I've ready quilted 8 of the ten sandwich blocks. Every block has a stamped seam line, 1/2" from the edge of the block. The finished size, assuming I can still sew a straight seam, will be 17" square. Without sashing or borders, the finished size would be 56" x 73". These measurements are skimpier than most full bed quilts. The size could be increased with sashing, but I'm not sure I want any sashing. Probably will add a border of some sort.
I will have to sew the blocks together and then sew the borders on it without any seams showing. Somehow.
I probably will also have to trim down the batting to reduce bulk in the seams WITHOUT cutting the top or the backing.
At this stage, it would probably be a good idea to try putting two blocks together to see if I've got the skills to do it!
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